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soapyhackrf for Mac

SoapySDR HackRF module

Quick answer: soapyhackrf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install soapyhackrf. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 89 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What soapyhackrf is

soapyhackrf is a command-line tool for macOS: soapySDR HackRF module.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/pothosware/SoapyHackRF/wiki.

How to install soapyhackrf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install soapyhackrf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install soapyhackrf on Mac?

Run brew install soapyhackrf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is soapyhackrf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does soapyhackrf run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is soapyhackrf?

It was installed 89 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3638 in this catalogue.

What version of soapyhackrf is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.5.